Shogun: Parental Advisory - Trivium

Trivium's best effort yet (287 words)
by dangaroo - written on 19/11/08 (Very useful, 36 readings)
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Shogun is T Trivium s latest album, the band s 4th in their 8 year career. They have regularly been criticised for being Metallica copycats, Shogun however can t be accused of that as it is definitely categorically their own style and tracks. There are a few things about Matt Heafy s vocals that don t appeal to me, there s a hint of the whingeyness that can often be found in current metal bands... on the other hand there is growls and grunts worthy of Sepultura and guitar solos that lead you to a magical mystical world. The changes in tempo are also rather sudden and add a fun feeling to the album (at least the first few times you listen to it) as each corner is full of ...

Ascendancy - Trivium

Trivium's Ascendancy into History (174 words)
by Crazyfist - written on 16/02/09, updated on 16/02/09 (Very useful, 18 readings)
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think of when Trivium is mentioned, this album made trivium into the Monsturous band they are today. If your into tuned down Guitars, Bass that will make your walls fall down, Drumming that will pummel you insides and Vocals that will make your heart stop then this is the album for you. Written mostly by the young prodigy Matt ...

Ascendancy - Trivium

Ascendancy (206 words)
by shmental - written on 08/11/08 (Useful, 17 readings)
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Ascendancy is the second album from floridian Metal outfit "Trivium". This album is this last in which their metalcore style is present, as after this they dropped it for a rubbish "metallica" wannabe sound. The album kicks off as you wouldn't expect. "The End of Everything" is a beautiful orchestral peice. The threatening and menacing sound sets the tone of the album perfectly. The next track "rain" is a complete contrast. It blast out of your speakers and brings a complete aural assault. The riffs are fast and heavy; the drums are punishing and the screaming voclas from Matt Heafy are awesome. "Pull Harder..." was one of the ...